Saturday, February 17, 2024

February 2024 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Karen Cauley.  There were 24 members in attendance and 1 visitor.  Minutes for the Jan 24 meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Terri H. with a second by Tonya S. The treasury report was given by Treasurer, Judy S.  The treasurers report was approved with a motion by Tonya S. and seconded by Patti M.  

Old Business

Challenge (Rent) Quilt Report - Karen C. reported that Barb D., Terri H., and CC Coggins need to be reimbursed for quilting work provided for the last challenge quilt, Moda Blockheads.  PTQ is awaiting an amount for reimbursement.  The quilt was donated to the Columbus Arts Council for auction.  We are awaiting status on the results of the auction.

Charity Quilt Committee - The 16-patch quilt block charity quilt was spearheaded by Kimberly S.  It has been pieced and is being quilted by Maple Street quilters.  

Raffle Quilt Committee - "Words from the South" - Tonya S. and Patti M. - This challenge was a fun one.  There was good participation.  Tony A. and Patti M. will work on they layout for the quilt and give us an update at a later meeting.  Blocks were due today. We had a lot of fun guessing which saying was depicted in each block.  We can't wait to see this quilt come together.

"Words from the South" quilt blocks

Columbus-Lowndes Public Library (CLPL) Quilting Day Program - Brenda Durett, has contacted Gwen S. regarding the next quilt day program.  She said the date for the quilt day will be March 12, 2024.  In addition to traditional bed quilts, shw would like to showcase other items made using quilting techniques such as handbags, totes, rugs,  potholders, tree skirts, jackets, etc.  Members were asked to begin thinking of items you might want to in include in the Quilt Day program.  This is a great opportunity for Possum Town Quilters to show what we do and peak interest of potential new quilters in the community.  If you would like to hang a favorite traditional quilt (no larger than queen), please take it to the library by the end of February.  Be sure to include a label.  No sleeve is necessary.  

Pigeon Forge Quilt Fest "Celebrations" Quilt Contest 2024 - Brenda C. announced the theme will be "Celebrations".  We must have at least 5 participants.  Our collective theme will be the 30th anniversary of Quiltfest "Happy Birthday Quiltfest".  The 30 year anniversary color is green and a pearl is the symbol.  The quilt piece will be limited 20" X 20" and 20 percent of the quilt must be green. Each piece will need a 4" hanging sleeve and a label.  Binding for each quilt piece will be dark green.  The contest committee selected fabrics to be used as the common focal point and packets were available at this meeting.  If you are interested in participating in this challenge, please see Brenda C. Finished projects will be turned in at the PTQ meeting on Sat, Apr 13th.

New Business

Announcement by Carol James - Carol told the guild that in addition to the other machines available for purchase from Linda B., there is also a Featherweight sewing machine available for purchase.  If intersted, please contact Carol J, for more information.

General Announcements

2024 Calendar - Karen C. distributed copies of the 2024 PTQ activity calendar.  A copy can be found on the PTQ Blog on the Home page.

MQA Spring Gathering 

MQA Spring Gathering will be held in Wesson, MS, Feb 9-10 at Thames Center at Copiah Lincoln Community Center. Complete information can be found in the MQA Newsletter . There will be 3 vendors on site. Please take advantage of this fabric "retail therapy" opportunity.  The vendors have worked together to make this a special treat for their MQA visitors.  


Quilt of Valor (QoV) Program Participation - Ina Johnson has taken the lead on the QoV program for PTQ.  This year we would like to complete an entire quilt to be donated to a worthy recipient.  The pattern will be a simple Ohio Star.  We will have a sew day to work on blocks on Sat., Feb 17th.  Lunch will be provided. The Ohio Star quilt pattern can be found by clicking on the following link: 2024 BOM Challenge

Program - Block of the Month - Judy S. gave a demonstration on how to construct the first block to kick off the BOM.  Blocks will finish at 9 1/2".  There will be 2 blocks each month.  Patterns can be found at the link below.  Patterns for each block can be found on the Home page of the blog.  Look for tabs across the top of the page.

Show and Tell


Tonya W. - Flinstones paper pieced quilt blocks

Ruby J. - Various quilt and sewing projects

Elayne G. - Art quilt made with buttons

CC Coggins - Bouquet collage quilt

Patti J. - "If the shoe fits" quilt block

Marilyn H. - Jellyroll quilt


















































Friday, February 2, 2024

January 2024 Meeting

Possum Town Quilters met for their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The meeting opened with a welcome from guild president, Karen Cauley.  There were 19 members in attendance and 3 visitors.  Minutes for the Nov 23 meeting were approved as written on the blog on motion by Tonya S. with a second by CC Coggins. The treasury report was given by Treasurer, Judy S.  The treasurers report was approved with a motion by Tonya S. and seconded by Julie M.  

Old Business

Challenge (Rent) Quilt Report - Karen C. reported that Barb D., Terri H., and CC Coggins need to be reimbursed for quilting work provided for the last challenge quilt, Moda Blockheads.  PTQ is awaiting an amount for reimbursement.  The quilt was donated to the Columbus Arts Council for auction.  We are awaiting status on the results of the auction.

Charity Quilt Committee - The 16-patch quilt block charity quilt was spearheaded by Kimberly S.  It has been pieced and is being quilted by Maple Street quilters.  

Raffle Quilt Committee - "Words from the South" - Tonya S. and Patti M. - The challenge was to take a common southern saying and turn it into a quilt block.  Participants selected a saying and will design a block around the saying.  Blocks will measure 10 1/2" (10" finished").  Backgrounds should be neutral, either white, beige on tone, or tone on tone in whites or beige.  You can use any technique you choose to include applique', foundation paper piecing, traditional blocks, symbols, pictures.  Only stipuation...NO WORDS!  We want others to be able to guess the saying protrayed in the quilt. IMPORTANT:  The picture should fit into a 10" square.  Blocks will be due at the Feb 3rd guild meeting.  

PTQ Library Christmas Tree - The PTQ Christmas tree was decorated and taken down by Brenda C., Judy S, Gwen S, and Karen C.  Thank you ladies for taking time out of your schedule to take care of this project.  Gwen S., we appreicate your interest in the CLPL and for helping PTQ to have a presence in the community by participating in the Christmas tree decorating activity annually.  


Beautifully done!

New Business

Announcement by Carol James - Carol updated the guild on the declining health condition of one of our special members, Linda Baine.  Linda is no long able to sew and Carol is helping her family find homes for several sewing machines and sergers.  There are several machines, all in good condition, available for purchase.  If intersted, please contact Carol J, for more information.

Columbus-Lowndes Public Library (CLPL) Quilting Day Program - Brenda Durett, Librarian at CLPL, has contacted Gwen S. regarding the next quilt day program.  She said the date for the next quilt day has been set for March 12, 2024.  This next year, in addition to traditional bed quilts, she would like to showcase other items made using quilting techniques such as handbags, totes, rugs, potholders, tree skirts, jackets, etc.  Please begin thinking of items you could include in the Quilt Day program.  It's a great opportunity for Possum Town Quilters to show what we do and peak the interest of potential new quilters in the community.  

Pigeon Forge Quiltfest "Celebrations" Quilt Contest 2024 - Brenda C. announced the theme will be "Celebrations".  We must have at least 5 participants.  Our collective theme will be the 30th anniversary of Quiltfest "Happy Birthday Quiltfest".  The 30 year anniversary color is green and a pearl is the symbol.  The quilt piece will be limited 20" X 20" and 20 percent of the quilt must be green. Each piece will need a 4" hanging sleeve and a label.  Binding for each quilt piece will be dark green.  The contest committee selected fabrics to be used as the common focal point and packets were available at this meeting.  If you are interested in participating in this challenge, please see Brenda C. Finished projects will be turned in at the PTQ meeting on Sat, Apr 13th.

Quilt of Valor (QoV) Program Participation - Ina Johnson has taken the lead on the QoV program for PTQ.  This year we would like to complete an entire quilt to be donated to a worthy recipient.  The pattern will be a simple Ohio Star.  We will have a sew day to work on blocks on Sat., Feb 17th.  Lunch will be provided.

Block of the Month - Judy S. told the group that we will kick off a block of the month sew along in Feb.  She said we will choose color theme and there will be a total of 10 blocks.  Each month the block will introduce a new sewing technique. 

General Announcements

2024 Calendar - Karen C. distributed copies of the 2024 PTQ activity calendar.  A copy can be found on the PTQ Blog.

MQA Spring Gathering 

MQA Spring Gathering will be held in Wesson, MS, Feb 9-10 at Thames Center at Copiah Lincoln Community Center. Complete information can be found in the MQA Newsletter . There will be 3 vendors on site. Please take advantage of this fabric "retail therapy" opportunity.  The vendors have worked together to make this a special treat for their MQA visitors.  

Program 

Judy S. presented an interesting program on "Getting Back to Basics".  She reviewed quarter inch seams, cutting and measuring, and use of rulers.  It was a great refresher even for seasoned quilters.  

Show and Tell

Lawana S. - "Bouquet" art quilt 

Patti Johnson - Quilted Vest
Brenda Edwards - Bonnie Hunter 2023 Mystery Quilt
"Indigo Way" and Snowman panel "Frosty Merry Mints"
Julie Murphy - Jelly roll race quilt made for her mother
"Midnight in the Garden", fabric is "Reflections"


Elayne Goodman - Book made from salvaged fabrics
Embellished with buttons, dollies and pins

CC Coggins - "Southern Sayings" challenge block

Tonya S. - Crocheted baby booties, a Zubat crocheted gift, 
Flintstones quilt blocks, panels quilts

Judy S. - Bonnie Hunter leader/ender project 
 "Blue Ridge Beauty"

Karen C. - Delectable Mountains 




Saturday, November 18, 2023

September 2023 Jelly Roll Race

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is celebrated every third Saturday of September.  Instead of the regularly planned business meeting on September 9th, members participated in a Jelly Roll race.  It was a lot of fun.  Pizza was delivered and it was a great time of fellowship.  There were three fast finishers in the race!  Pictures of the day captured below:












Friday, November 17, 2023

October 2023 Fabric Art Collage Class

In lieu of the regular monthly business meeting on Sat., Oct 14, Watana Cantrell taught a fabric art collage class for PTQ members.  It was a fun day spent together with a lot of creative juices flowing. Thank you, Watana, for sharing your time and talents by teaching others.